Crain Caton & James defends insurance companies against both contractual claims, such as breach of policy allegations, and extra-contractual claims, including allegations of bad faith, violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), and Texas Insurance Code violations. These claims often involve significant financial exposure and reputational risks.
We have extensive experience defending claims under reservations of rights and non-waiver agreements, preserving the insurer’s rights while fulfilling defense obligations. Our attorneys work closely with claims professionals to build strategic defenses from the outset, investigating the facts thoroughly, asserting policy defenses, and aggressively challenging unfounded allegations.
We have successfully obtained summary judgments, dismissals, and favorable verdicts in extra-contractual cases, including awards for attorneys’ fees when bad faith claims were improperly asserted. Our team is skilled at handling these complex matters through trial and appeal, always focused on protecting the insurer’s contractual and regulatory rights while managing litigation costs.
Areas of Focus
- Contractual & Extra-Contractual Insurance Defense
- Defamation Defense for Insurers & Businesses
- Defense Against Suspicious & Fraudulent Insurance Claims
- Insurance Coverage Opinions & Advice
- Personal Injuries Defense for Businesses & Insurers
- Product Liability Defense for Businesses & Insurers
- Reservations of Rights & Non-Waiver Control
- Toxic Tort
